A group of nearly a dozen civilian support staff augment our ability to serve citizens, serving as Police Information Specialists, an evidence technician, two Animal Control officers, a digital forensics technician, a crash investigator, and a fleet maintenance specialist.

Volunteers serve our community by assisting us with event logistics and support, photography, evidence documentation, and data entry.

*NEW* Calls for Service Dashboard

The Bozeman Police Department is committed to serving our community with integrity, striving at all times to be transparent and accountable in our work. As a part of our mission we have developed a community dashboard where members of the public can view Calls for Service. View our new Calls for Service Dashboard.

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An open letter to the community:
The tragedy that occurred in Minneapolis involving law enforcement and Mr. George Floyd is not reflective of the professionalism, values, or service provided by your law enforcement agencies here in Gallatin County or throughout the state of Montana. The events transpiring across the United States have impacted our nation deeply. We would be remiss if we did not acknowledge the larger questions and issues raised that need to be addressed on a national scale and continue at the local level.
The law enforcement agencies of Gallatin County want to assure our citizens that we are committed to serving our communities with accessibility, fairness, and transparency, consistent with our communities’ values. Each agency maintains a strong record of faithful service to our community members in accordance with national best practices, policies, and Montana law.
Collectively, we practice stringent hiring practices with thorough background checks and psychological testing. Throughout their professional careers, law enforcement officers receive rigorous training in all areas including anti-bias, anti-racial profiling, de-escalation, and crisis intervention, as well as recognizing implicit bias. Our agencies have policies in place prohibiting racial profiling as well as use-of-force policies requiring all uses of force to be reviewed at multiple levels.
We are committed to protecting the Constitutional rights of all citizens and value each member of our communities. We believe that diverse backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger as a community.
Trust is earned through our actions and we are devoted to continuing our strong relationship with our community. We will continue our commitment to serving with empathy and the highest professional standards.
Chief EJ Clark Chief Steve Crawford Chief Bill Dove
Belgrade Police Dept. Bozeman Police Dept. Gallatin Airport Authority
Chief Kevin Gillilan Sheriff Brian Gootkin Chief Scott Newell
MSU Police Dept. Gallatin County West Yellowstone Police
Captain Mark Wilfore
Montana Highway Patrol

Jun 05

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This momma duck chose a quiet but inadequate area to have her ducklings. That is when the employees from the Gallatin Rest Home called on Animal Control Officer Fowler to assist in capturing and relocating this momma and her 11 ducklings. They are now enjoying their new home in a local pond.

Jun 04

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From Bozeman Police Chief Steve Crawford,
With regard to the George Floyd in-custody death in Minneapolis, we are dismayed and deeply troubled by what occurred and what we saw on that video. There is no justification for the actions of the now former officer, nor for the failure of the other officers at the scene to intervene, that resulted in Mr. Floyd’s tragic death.
Our organization values the sanctity of human life and the importance of treating all persons with dignity and respect and this act was none of that. Yesterday, Bozeman gathered to voice its commitment to being a safe, welcoming, and inclusive community. As a profession, we are sworn to protect our communities and all of those within. Please know that your police department is committed to keeping Bozeman safe in partnership with our fellow community members.